What happened to Roger's Taxidermy in Lakewood? Closed? Where's my stuff?

[Fargo]

Long story short, Roger supposedly has a skull and hide done for me. I was moving so I dropped them off in June before we left, made and paid for shipping arrangement for him to ship the hide and skull to me when he was done. After many phone calls to him he tells me they're done and he's going to ship them out. Needless to say they never came, and now he doesn't answer his phone and a family member from Tacoma tells me his shop is now empty. Does anyone have any info on what has happened, or what I should do?

[duckmen1]

We delt with this clown trying to get our hides back for two years. Two deer hides and an elk.  Had hundreds paid. Our last visit he said screw you and you will never see those hides again. And there was a lot of foul language on his part. He is a drug user big time drunk as well as a big time gambler that looses his but off. I know a lot about him and he is one crooked individual. Saw many others have the same problem with this clown. That's why I only use reputable taxidermist now.

[jackelope]

I hate to say this but is that the place that burned?

[duckmen1]

I will drive by Saturday and take a look

[bobcat]

The one that burned down was Aldens, in Tumwater.

[bearpaw]

sorry to hear this, there was a similar situation at a tannery in kettle falls a few years ago, a lot of people lost their hides

[Miles]

All of these taxidermist threads sure make me glad that i never mount anything.

[Fowlweather25]

Call the police and report stolen property.

[jackelope]

Another thread or 2 on here about this taxi.

[Fargo]

I'm doubtful I'll ever see my stuff again but, I'm going to keep trying. If the guy is still alive there must be a forwarding address or something.

[257 Wby Mag]

Rogers is a bunch of crucks like Alden's , use mike white or Charlie , both site sponsers...

[CAMPMEAT]

Did Rogers run a taxidermy school too ? If he did, I almost went to it in the late 80's.....

[RIVERRAT]

Yes he is the same guy who had the school.  As for reporting it to the police, although he has reportedly done this to others and his reputation is poor, I can assure you that it is a civil arrangement (contract) and not something the police investigate.  I would recommend contacting the BBB and the AG's office.  The other option would be an attorney.. 

I have heard time and time again to not take animals to Roger's.  I would second the earlier post about Mike White at Nature's Way for a reputable taxi.

[CAMPMEAT]

Yes he is the same guy who had the school.  As for reporting it to the police, although he has reportedly done this to others and his reputation is poor, I can assure you that it is a civil arrangement (contract) and not something the police investigate.  I would recommend contacting the BBB and the AG's office.  The other option would be an attorney.. 

I have heard time and time again to not take animals to Roger's.  I would second the earlier post about Mike White at Nature's Way for a reputable taxi.

Thanks Riverrat. I knew it.